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A Mid-Wisconsin Walking
Weekend Event.
This is one of three events we are hosting this weekend.
Click for more information about the weekend.
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Start Point:
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The
Highground, W7031 Ridge Road,
Neillsville. Look for signs and the AVA banner.
(N44.564474 W90.667316) |
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Hours:
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Start
between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Finish by 3:00 p.m. |
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Distance: |
10K & 5K |
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Rating:
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2 (Scale 1 to 5 with 5
being the most difficult.) Not suitable
for wheelchairs or strollers. |
Special
Programs:
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1.
Celebrate America’s Gardens ●
Meditation Garden
2. Liberty Bell Replicas ●
At The Highground
3. Veterans Memorials ● The Highground
4. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "N"
5. Wisconsin Counties ● Clark County
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Directions:
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From
Hotel Mead
in Wisconsin
Rapids: Turn Right (west) on E Grand
Avenue. Continue on Grand as it becomes WI-73. Continue west on WI-73 until it
intersects with US-10 at Neillsville. Turn Left (west) on US-10. Continue 3.8
miles. The Highground is on the left, just off US-10 at Ridge Road.
From Madison:
Take I-94 North to the US-12 exit (Exit 115) in Black River Falls. Take US-12
North for 16 miles to County B. Turn Right on “B” to US-10. Right on US-10 for
3.2 miles. The Highground is on the right, just off US-10 at Ridge Road. |
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Parking:
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Ample parking is available. |
| Description: |
The Highground is a veterans
memorial park that pays tribute to the dead, and honors the survivors, their
service, and their sacrifices. Today, The Highground has tributes to Vietnam
Veterans, Women Veterans, the Native American Vietnam Veterans, WWI Veterans,
WWII Veterans, Korean Veterans, and families that supported and lost loved ones
through the Gold Star Tribute and Fountain of Tears. In addition, The Highground
has a Dove Effigy Mound, a Meditation Garden, 4 miles of hiking trails and a
Learning Center.
Optional walks in the community
of Neillsville will also be available for additional distance credit. Only
one event stamp. |
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Award:
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There will be no award for this event. |
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Registration: |
There will be no pre-registration. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 - Credit only
Free - No Credit |
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Pets:
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Pets will not be allowed. |
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Amenities: |
Water and facilities will
be available at the start/finish. |
| Contact: |
Jerry Wilson
(608) 695-6449 Leave a message. |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
Madison Area Volkssport Association, the AVA, and starting
point businesses
are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.
All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event. Participants
accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the
principles of good sportsmanship. Each participant is asked to sign
a waiver from liability before the walk. |
